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Phillips Middle

606 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 88 of 437 in North Carolina

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Phillips Middle

606 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 88 of 437 in North Carolina

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About Phillips Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%
Reading 69%
State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 69% in Reading.
54
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
572
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 44.76%
Asian 18.88%
Hispanic 9.97%
Black 16.78%
Two+ Races 9.44%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
44.76%
Asian
18.88%
Hispanic
9.97%
Black
16.78%
Two+ Races
9.44%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 572
49.83%
285 Female
50.17%
287 Male

Student Population

572 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

190 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Phillips Middle Contact Information

Address

606 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514

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Phone

(919) 929-2188

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TOP 88 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Phillips Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Phillips Middle School recently highlighted its dedication to student achievement in the fine arts with a Spring Concert held the evening of May 26, 2026. This music celebration coincided with the release of fourth-quarter progress reports, highlighting the school’s well-rounded emphasis on both academic tracking and extracurricular involvement. These kinds of events continue to create a strong campus culture for middle school students in grades 6-8 in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools system.

FAQ

Q1. What stands out about Phillips Middle among Chapel Hill schools?

Ans. Phillips Middle has a reputation for solid academics and active participation in the arts, athletics and extracurricular enrichment opportunities.

Q2. Can students begin band or orchestra at Phillips Middle?

Ans. Yes. During middle grades instruction, Phillips Middle offers students entry into beginner and advanced music programs.

Q3. How are science concepts explored at Phillips Middle?

Ans. The science lessons include investigations, lab activities and group projects related to the current instructional topics.

Q4. Are clubs and enrichment activities active at Phillips Middle?

Ans. Yes. Phillips Middle students regularly participate in academic clubs, athletics programs, leadership groups and performing arts activities.

Q5. What events usually bring families onto campus at Phillips Middle?

Ans. Concerts, open houses, curriculum nights, and student showcases regularly attract family participation at Phillips Middle.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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